Valero Energy (VLO) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.07 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.89 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +37.46%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this oil refiner would post earnings of $3.22 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.82, delivering a surprise of +18.63%.Over the last four quarters, the compa ...